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Paul,Apostle of Christ
lareli:
Perhaps there will be good and evil in the movie.. The mature in Christ will discern.
Some will be led further astray by the movie.. some will be called through the movie.
God will accomplish His will in each.
indianabob:
Well stated Largeli,
I agree.
Bob
Extol:
You are overreacting, my friends. This movie is going to portray the life of Paul, not the theology of Paul. It's not going to be a film which (incorrectly) analyzes the meaty doctrines of Romans. Who would want to go see that? But the story of Paul as related in Acts is very exciting indeed--a persecutor of Christians, a dramatic conversion, missionary journeys, shipwreck, imprisonment, etc. Those elements make for a film people would want to see.
JFK, if you're so sure of your freedom from religious lies, why does this film prompt such a reaction from you? Do you really think you're going to get poisoned and pulled away from the truth just by watching a movie about Paul's life story? Do you think the movie is going to preach about hellfire and man's free will, and you will get sucked back into that way of thinking?
One time when I was visiting two brothers from this forum, we watched some episodes of a television series which told Bible stories. They were stories; they were historical, not theological, like this new film about Paul. We enjoyed watching them and discussing them afterward. We weren't watching them to gain great spiritual insights; nor were we watching them to point out all the theological errors and make fun of them. We were just enjoying the show, because we like history and we like the Bible.
Here is the synopsis of the Paul film, from Wikipedia:
The setting is Mamertine Prison in Rome where Paul has been imprisoned because he has been deemed a threat to the Roman Empire. Emperor Nero has sentenced him to death. Paul's long journey to this place has been eventful. At one time—as Saul—he persecuted Christians relentlessly. And then he converted to Christianity. That is when Paul became the persecuted. His path has involved degradation, torture and shipwreck. At Mamertine he interacts with his jailer, Mauritius, and Luke, the apostle. Mauritius is curious about Paul and seeks to learn how this one man can have such a profound effect on the empire. Luke, his dutiful caretaker, takes this opportunity to write his Gospel. Meanwhile the infamous persecution of the Christians under Nero is in full effect. As the time draws near to the date of his execution, Paul worries if God will forgive him for his sins.
The part at the end is the only thing that can be theologically objectionable. Call it one of "Satan's lies and false teachings" if you wish, but I think we should lighten up. I don't think the goal of the producers is to make people think God won't forgive them. I think the goal is to tell a good story and make money.
I didn't know about this movie before, but I'm definitely interested in seeing it now. 8)
Wanda:
BINGO Jesse!
Spiratual wisdom and decernment are such powerful gifts from God. Quiet freeing actually.
Makes me think of God putting good and evil into the same tree, now that's some colossal wisdom there.
Wanda:
--- Quote from: largeli on February 27, 2018, 10:59:08 AM ---Perhaps there will be good and evil in the movie.. The mature in Christ will discern.
Some will be led further astray by the movie.. some will be called through the movie.
God will accomplish His will in each.
--- End quote ---
Some more wisdom shining through☺
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